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In Brief Even an anonymous Reddit account can be traced back to you. The tax authorities monitor public posts, combine information from different messages and profiles, and use information submitted through the tax fraud reporting hotline. This is not merely theoretical: Reddit users have already received formal requests for information accompanied by screenshots of their own posts. You should therefore be careful about what you write concerning your trades, crypto gains or assets....

In brief The tax authorities’ hunting season on crypto has begun. We are seeing the same twenty questions put to many of our clients. Think twice before answering: the tax authorities are looking for grounds to tax your crypto gains as miscellaneous income. Your own answers could provide the arguments they need. Answer accurately and fully, but do not give the tax authorities unnecessary ammunition through careless wording or unsupported conclusions. Have a lawyer review your answers before...

Quick answer MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is the European regulatory framework for crypto that imposes rules on exchanges and other crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). Its aim is to increase transparency, strengthen investor protection and establish a uniform regulatory framework across the EU. MiCA has applied throughout the European Union since 30 December 2024. In Belgium, the implementing legislation entered into force on 3 January 2026. For crypto investors, this primarily means...